Poland: Market for Wood Boxes, Crates and Cable Drums 2025

Market Size for Wood Boxes, Crates and Cable Drums in Poland

In 2022, the Polish market for wood boxes, crates and cable drums increased by 118% to $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Production of Wood Boxes, Crates and Cable Drums in Poland

In value terms, wood box and cable drum production skyrocketed to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a buoyant expansion. As a result, production reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports of Wood Boxes, Crates and Cable Drums

Exports from Poland

For the seventh year in a row, Poland recorded growth in overseas shipments of wood boxes, crates and cable drums, which increased by 20% to X units in 2022. Overall, exports enjoyed a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 74%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, wood box and cable drum exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a prominent increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 31%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Germany (X units) was the main destination for wood box and cable drum exports from Poland, with a 58% share of total exports. Moreover, wood box and cable drum exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Czech Republic (X units), sevenfold. France (X units) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 7.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany stood at +24.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Czech Republic (+24.3% per year) and France (+19.1% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for wood boxes, crates and cable drums exports from Poland, comprising 58% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Czech Republic ($X), with a 7.8% share of total exports. It was followed by France, with a 7.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany stood at +15.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Czech Republic (+15.1% per year) and France (+10.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for wood boxes, crates and cable drums amounted to $X per unit, declining by -3.2% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 18% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2019 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Sweden ($X per unit) and Austria ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to the UK ($X per unit) and France ($X per unit) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Sweden (-7.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Wood Boxes, Crates and Cable Drums

Imports into Poland

In 2022, overseas purchases of wood boxes, crates and cable drums decreased by 0% to less than X units for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, imports saw a moderate expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when imports increased by 4.4% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X units. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, wood box and cable drum imports rose modestly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports enjoyed a mild increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 55%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The Czech Republic (X units), Germany (X units) and Slovakia (X units) were the main suppliers of wood box and cable drum imports to Poland, with a combined 59% share of total imports. Italy, China, Spain, the Netherlands, Sweden, Estonia, France and Denmark lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 32%.

From 2018 to 2019, the biggest increases were recorded for Spain (with a CAGR of +1,337.5%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Czech Republic ($X), Germany ($X) and Slovakia ($X) appeared to be the largest wood box and cable drum suppliers to Poland, together accounting for 59% of total imports. Italy, China, Spain, the Netherlands, Sweden, Estonia, France and Denmark lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 32%.

Spain, with a CAGR of +1,480.1%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for wood boxes, crates and cable drums stood at $X per unit in 2019, rising by 4.2% against the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2019, it increased at an average annual rate of +4.2%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2019, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from France ($X per unit) and Sweden ($X per unit), while the price for Denmark ($X per unit) and the Netherlands ($X per unit) were amongst the lowest.

From 2018 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+9.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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